From WOOD COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM
The Wood County Museum has added another digital gallery exhibit “Chasing the White Rabbit: An Historical Look at American Mental Illness” is now online.
This exhibit brings attention to the history of mental illness in America including misconceptions and advancements. The exhibit is located inside the Lunatic Asylum, which was built at the Infirmary to house Wood County’s mentally ill.
UTOPIA: A Visual Storytelling of Our Home
These images tell the stories of what makes Wood County so special, and remind us of the beauty that surrounds us every day.
VIEW THE GALLERY and purchase a print in support of the Historical Society.
CHASING THE WHITE RABBIT:
An Historical Look at American Mental Illness
Follow the misconceptions and advancements in mental health.
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A CLEAN BILL OF HEALTH:
Societal Response to Disease
Learn more about the pandemics that came before COVID-19. Hand-washing and social distancing of the last hundred years.
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WOOD COUNTY (non)DRIVING TOUR (audio)
Take an audio trip around Wood County with stories about Devil’s Hole Road, the Great Black Fire of North Baltimore, the Legacy of Edward Ford, & much more.
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LYLE FLETCHER ARBORETUM
An online guide is available that outline the tree’s scientific name, common name, and comments about identifying features and uses.
The arboretum is dedicated to Lyle Fletcher (1901 – 2001) – reporter, editor, meteorologist, author, professor, and historian of Wood County. His prolific career included saving the Wood County Infirmary (now the Museum) from demolition in the early 1970s.
The museum grounds are open to the public daily 8 AM until 30 minutes past sunset and is maintained by the Wood County Park District.
